Talks and tours listings for week beginning Dec. 31

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Dec 31, 2009 at 12:01 AMDec 31, 2009 at 12:26 PM

FOSTER CARE INFORMATIONAL MEETING: The Department of Children and Families will offer a monthly informational night regarding foster parenting from 6 to 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at 110 Mulberry St., Brockton. Call 508-894-3700.

LECTURER PROGRAM: The Children’s Physical Developmental Clinic (CPDC) at Bridgewater State College will continue its series of lectures on topics relating to the care, treatment, rehabilitation and education of children with disabilities. All of the lectures, which are free and open to the public, will be held form 8 to 9 a.m. Saturdays in the Maxwell Library off Route 104 at the campus of BSC. The CPDC is a unique physical, motor and recreation program which has been serving children with disabilities since 1974. The program is designed to enhance perceptual-motor, gross motor, sport, aquatic, and leisure skills as well as the self-esteem of children and youth with disabilities. The program, under the direction of Dr. Joseph H. Huber, is conducted for five hours on Saturday mornings through the academic year in the Kelly Gymnasium. The lectures, sponsored by the CPDC, will be presented by professionals from medicine, psychology, and education. The lectures are open to BSC students, faculty, alumni and the public. Call 508-531-1776.

ECUMENICAL WORSHIP SERVICE AND LUNCHEON: The Avon Baptist Church will sponsor an ecumenical worship service and luncheon for senior citizens at the church, 119 North Main St., Avon. The worship service and luncheon are free and will begin at 11:30 a.m. on the third Wednesday of every month. The entrance is on the corner of West High and North Main streets.

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS MEETING: Gamblers Anonymous meeting at 7:45 p.m. every Friday, 1:30 to 3 p.m. every Saturday and 7:45 to 9:15 p.m. every Thursday at the Brockton VA Hospital, Building 7, Conference Room 31. Meetings also held every Wednesday 12:15 to 3 p.m. at United Methodist Church, 57 West Central St., West Bridgewater.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: Archaeologist Craig Chartier, director of the Massachusetts Archaeological Professionals, offers a program for children ages 6-12 on the third Saturday of every month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Robbins Museum of Archaeology, Middleboro. These programs, which include topics in archaeology, history and science, consist of a variety of engaging, hands-on activities, lively discussions and useful handouts. A fee of $7.50 for the first child and $6 for each additional child includes all supplies, handouts and museum admission. Parents and siblings are invited to visit the museum and enjoy MAP’s Jr. Explorers area during class time. Pre-registration is required, space is limited. To pre-register or for more information, visit www.parp4kids.com or call 774-488-2095.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY TOURS: The Brockton Historical Society Regional Center is open for tours 2 to 4 p.m. on the first and third Sundays of each month and other hours by appointment at 216 North Pearl St., Route 27. The buildings are the Homestead, an early shoemaker’s residence; the shoe museum; and the fire museum. Featured exhibits at the Homestead include the Rocky Marciano and Thomas Edison displays. Complemented by a video documentary, the footwear exhibits trace the evolution of American shoemaking from the 16th century to the present. The video is shown at 3 p.m. Sundays and by appointment. Constructed in 1992, the fire museum preserves history of firefighting in the Brockton area. Admission is $2; children up to age 12 admitted free. For more information, visit www.brocktonhistoricalsociety.org.

BOOK CLUB: The Raynham Public Library’s Tuesday Evening Book Club is looking for additional members. The group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Raynham Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Visit the library’s Web site, raynhampubliclibrary.org, or call the library at 508-823-1344. The book club is a free public service of the library.

NEW YEAR’S DAY WALK: The North and South Rivers Watershed Association will host the annual New Year’s Day Walk at the Tubbs Meadow Preserve in Pembroke. The walk will begin at 1 p.m. The trail head is located off Monroe Street in Pembroke. The preserve is 125 acres of diverse habitat, including old cranberry bogs, dirt roads, a large reservoir, unaltered wetlands and acres of oak and pine uplands. It is home to many birds and animals. Refreshments will be served after the walk. Pre-registration in not required. For more information, visit www.nsrwa.org.

CELL PHONE WORKSHOP: SeniorNet presents “Learn to Use Your Cell Phone” at Massasoit Community College open house on Jan. 6. Participants should bring their cell phones and chargers with them. There will be two workshops lasting 11/2 hours each. Interested participants can register for either the 9 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. workshop by calling 508-588-9100, Ext. 1063, or e-mailing kreid@massasoit.mass.edu. Workshops are limited to 25 participants each.

FOODIE GROUP: Ames Free Library Foodie Group presents "Seasonings Greetings" with our dynamic Chef Bobbe Anderson on Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. Learn to spice up your life with the addition of exotic sounding yet easily available spices and herbs. Free and open to the public in the Reading Room at the newly renovated Ames Free Library, 53 Main Street, North Easton. www.amesfreelibrary.org, 508 238 2000.

“TASTE OF JUDAISM”: “A Taste of Judaism: Are You Curious?” is the title and theme of a free, three-session class being offered for adults who would like to explore Reform Judaism’s relevance in today’s world. Students are invited to learn about Jewish perspectives on topics of spirituality, ethics and community. This program will be at the Temple Chayai Shalom in Easton with Rabbi Jodi Seewald Smith on Jan. 10, Jan. 24 and Jan. 31 from 9 to 11 a.m. There is no enrollment fee, but pre-registration is required as space is limited. Contact Joyce Schwartz for more information at the union office at 617-928-0012 or jschwartz@urj.org Visit the Web site www.reformjewishoutreachboston.org.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY, CUSTOM BOOK MAKING: A digital photography and custom book making workshop will be offered by the Kingston Recreation Department on Jan. 5 and Jan. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kingston Public Library, 6 Green St. Discover how to preserve photos and family heritage with digital storybooking. Using an online software, participants will create a hardbound book. Attendees will choose a project type, book, poster, calendar or deck of cards the first evening. For a preview of the online publishing service to be used, log onto www.buildyourmemorybooks.com to view a tutorial and see samples in the template gallery. The fee is $25 plus the price of the project chosen. See the above Web site address for project information.

DISCUSSION GROUP: Join Ken Perlow at the Norton Public Library for an eight-session “Great Decisions” discussion group on every other Tuesday from Jan. 26 through May 4. Each session will take place from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. Each meeting includes a film and roundtable open discussion of a different foreign policy issue. Adults from Norton and surrounding towns are welcome to attend. There will be a $19 materials charge for the briefing book published by the Foreign Policy Association, payable to Kenneth Perlow at registration. Register at the library’s circulation desk by Jan. 12.

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